Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal took a stroll down memory lane and recalled working in 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', which hit the theatres six years ago. In an Instagram post, Vicky expressed his gratitude to the audience for showering love on him for his performance in the film that "changed his life." " 6 years to the movie that changed my life! Forever grateful for all the love. How's the Josh?," he captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) 'Uri' was directed by Aditya Dhar. It was based on true events of the Indian Army's surgical strikes conducted in September 2016 against the terror launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). It also starred Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari and Mohit Raina among others. Vicky played the role of Major Vihaan Singh Shergill in the movie. Earlier, on Saturday afternoon, Yami also took to Instagram and penned a note filled with nostalgia. "Uri: The Surgical Strike celebrated more than we can think - the valour of the Indian Army, the spirit of our Nation and the power of cinema. It was an honour for me to be a part of a gem like this which continues to be celebrated. Pallavi Sharma was a dream come true role for me and to be able to portray another fine female character was truly a blessing. Beyond grateful for all your love and to the entire team that help create this marvel. #6yearsofurithesurgicalstrike," she posted. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 January,2025 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to her recent movie ‘Fateh’, has said that essaying the character of Khushi in the film became her happy space during the filming. In ‘Fateh’ the actress shares the screen with Sonu Sood, and looks ravishing. The film also marks the directorial debut of Sonu. Reflecting on her character, Jacqueliene expressed her gratitude for the response she has received. She said, "Playing Khushi was a real happy space for me, the role was essayed to portray a refreshing character that has intellect and quirk. Her simplicity resonated with me. The overwhelming response from the audience is heartwarming”. She further mentioned, “I’m glad the audiences are getting to see me play characters that align with me as a person. 2025 started with a bang. I'm looking forward to sharing more on the exciting projects that are in the pipeline”. The buzz around Fateh has been electric, with audiences eagerly awaiting Jacqueline in yet another unique avatar. Now that the film is in theaters, the reviews are goods, with fans praising her. Produced by Sonali Sood of Shakti Sagar Productions, and Umesh KR Bansal of Zee Studios and co-produced by Ajay Dhama, ‘Fateh’ is currently playing in cinemas. The film is set against the backdrop of cybercrime, and features Sonu as an ex-special ops officer with a lethal skill set, a dark past, and a mission to dismantle a sprawling network of digital terror. Meanwhile, the actress’ 2025 lineup promises more surprises as she is set to star two of the biggest commercial entertainers and legacy films, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Housefull 5’, both of which are highly anticipated. She will be reuniting with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in both the films. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 January,2025 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAnanya Panday loves to stay connected with her fans through social media. The 'CTRL' actress recently flew off to Amritsar and even sought blessings at the famous Golden Temple. Ananya Panday's mother Bhavana Pandey and sister Rysa also accompanied her during her recent religious visit. The 'Liger' star took to her official IG handle and treated the fans with a few snippets from her Amritsar visit. The first photo features her smiling as she stands in the Golden Temple with joined hands. Meanwhile, another photograph shows her standing in front of the Gurudwara with closed eyes, praying to the deity. The post also included a few stills from the Gurudwara, along with the tasty chole bhature and lassi she relished during her Punjab visit. One of the pictures has Ananya Panday posing with her mother and sister. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya 🌙 (@ananyapanday) The 'Gehraiyaan' star opted for a white floral suit paired with a pink dupatta. Dropping the stills on her Instagram, Ananya Panday captioned the post, “Sabr. Shukr. Simran. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh." Reacting to the post, an Instagram user wrote in the comment section, "Love that Ananya is so religious... one of my many favorite things about her". Another netizen penned, "Wonderful...Love You May All Your Wishes Be True Fulfilled." The third comment read, "Peace mercy and blessings of almighty GOD on you". In the meantime, Ananya Panday will be seen playing the lead in Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan's next. Dharma Productions is bankrolling the drama which will be helmed by Karan Singh Tyagi. This yet-to-be-titled film is a cinematic adaptation of the life of the acclaimed lawyer C Sankaran Nair, who fought a legal battle against the British empire back in the 1920s. Furthermore, Ananya Panday will also work on other projects including "Chand Mera Dil" alongside 'Kill' actor Lakshya and "Call Me Bae" season 2. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 January,2025 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSOne of the most prominent actresses of her time Sangeeta Bijlani has recently returned to the limelight and keeps her fans updated about her life through social media. Recently, the yesteryear diva took to the stories section of her IG and posted a clip of herself relishing a delicious cheese grilled sandwich. Posting the clip on Insta, Sangeeta Bijlani wrote in the caption, "When you're caught unawares by your sneaky friend taking a shot of me relishing the cheese grilled sandwich." The actress previously added another clip on her Instagram stories featuring a mouthwatering bowl of Gaajar ka Halwa, along with the note, "When your Mami makes the yumm Gaajar ka Halwa for you with so much love". Meanwhile, Sangeeta Bijlani recently appeared on the reality show, "Indian Idol" as a guest. When one of the contestants questioned her about her almost wedding with Salman Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani was left dumbstruck. However, the actress replied that it was not at all a lie. During a previous media interaction, Sangeeta Bijlani was asked how she managed to keep a good relationship with Salman Khan. The actress reacted by saying, "Connections don't break. Connections never go away. The love between your partners, school friends never go away. People will come and go. Nobody will be permanent in life. That does not mean you will feel bitter or angry. At one point you evolve. There was a point in time of my life where I was childish and stupid, but I am a grown-up now. Life is full of experiences." If the reports are to be believed, Salman Khan and Sangeeta Bijlani's wedding was fixed for 27th May 1994, and even the wedding cards were printed. According to the reports, Sangeeta Bijlani caught the actor with Somy Ali and called off the wedding. Later, she tied the knot with former cricketer Azharuddin in 1996 and the couple went their separate ways in 2010. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 January,2025 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSTabu has finally announced her next project! The diva has joined the cast of Akshay Kumar's highly-awaited horror comedy "Bhooth Bangla." Making the announcement on social media, Tabu dropped a picture of the clapperboard with "Bhooth Bangla" written on it. Her IG post also included the caption, "Hum yahan bandh hain (We are locked inside)" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tabu (@tabutiful) Reports were rift for some time that Tabu would be joining the cast of the drama, however, an official announcement was awaited. According to the reports, the actress will be seen playing a crucial role in Akshay Kumar's next. Not too long ago, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal dropped a behind-the-scene picture from the movie's Jaipur schedule on X (previously known as Twitter). Paresh Rawal took to his social media handle and treated the netizens with a BTS photo where Akshay Kumar can be seen basking in the winter sun without his shirt, while Paresh Rawal accompanies him. The veteran actor captioned the post, "A Shining star enjoying Winter Sun at Jaipur with Mr FIT @akshaykumar on the shoot of BHOOT BANGLA !". Reacting to this, the 'Airlift' star, reshared Paresh Rawal's post on X saying, "It is an amazing day on set…good weather and great company!" It might also be interesting to know that "Bhooth Bangla" has a special connection with "Bhool Bhulaiyaa". Apart from having the same actor and director (Akshay and Priyadarshan), the two films have also been shot at the same location in Jaipur. "Bhooth Bangla" has been produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms, in collaboration with Akshay Kumar's banner, Cape of Good Films. Talking about the crew of the drama, Akash A Kaushik has penned the story for the film, while the screenplay has been written by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. With Akshay Kumar in the lead, the movie also has Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, and Govardhan Asrani in significant roles. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 January,2025 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSEarlier this week, mid day reported that Triptii Dimri was out of the Kartik Aaryan-starrer Aashiqui 3, which was supposed to go on floors this year with Anurag Basu helming the project. The news came after Dimri had done look tests for the film and even performed for the mahurat shot. Since then, there have been rumours that the actor was dropped from the film as the makers felt she had become “too exposed” to be cast in the romantic film, which they apparently believed “demanded purity in demeanour from the female lead”. mid day reached out to Basu, who is set to begin another romantic film with Aaryan soon, for a comment on the rumour. The director set the record straight. He said, “That’s not true,” and added, “Triptii knows it too.” Anurag Basu The third instalment of Aashiqui, which is now indefinitely postponed, was produced by Bhushan Kumar. The T-Series head honcho is now producing the yet-untitled collaboration between Aaryan and Basu. The hunt for its female lead is underway, and it’s set to go on floors later this month or early February. A source noted, “The rumours around Dimri’s departure also suggested that the makers saw no buzz around the actor post her biggest success, Animal [2023].” The makers apparently took into account the underwhelming box office result of her “so called” solo releases. Ironically, Dimri’s most recent success was T-Series’ Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, where she was the lead opposite Aaryan. Sources close to the development inform that Dimri has moved on to Vishal Bhardwaj’s Arjun Ustara, which was also supposed to star Aaryan. However, it is now being headlined by Shahid Kapoor. “The buzz around Triptii has been at an all time high since Animal’s success. That’s also what made her the sought after choice for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. After the romantic comedy Bad News [2024] and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video [2024], she was kicked about headlining an intense love story by Anurag. With her debut film, Laila Majnu [2018], becoming a success upon its re-release last year, there has been a demand to see her in a romance,” shared a source. Dimri was looking forward to the full fledged schedule of Aashiqui 3, before gearing up for the release of her Dharma Productions’ film, Dhadak 2, directed by Shazia Iqbal.
12 January,2025 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaIt’s raining offers for Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently appeared in Baby John alongside Varun Dhawan. She has joined Adivi Sesh and Emraan Hashmi in the thriller G2 and will feature in Akshay Kumar’s Bhoot Bangla. The actor is also the frontrunner to join opposite Ranveer Singh in an upcoming superhero film directed by Basil Joseph, known for Minnal Murali. The project is rumoured to be a Bollywood adaptation of the iconic Indian superhero Shaktimaan. Sources reveal, “She has been garnering attention for her versatile performances in Hindi and regional cinema and is also rumoured to be signing a Telugu project opposite Nani. Currently, it’s all dialogue, but if the film materialises, the pairing of Wamiqa and Ranveer in Basil’s film would add fresh energy to the project that has been in the works for five years now.” Basil Joseph While no official announcement has been made, insiders suggest the film is still in its early stages, with pre-production underway. Joseph, despite his limited proficiency in Hindi, has been conducting readings and meetings with Singh in Mumbai. “Once the script is completed and final dates are worked out, this will be finalised. [Until then], Ranveer is busy wrapping up Aditya Dhar’s spy film. He will shift focus on [the superhero film] only after March,” adds the source.
12 January,2025 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuIs a wedding on the cards? Rumours are rife that South star Prabhas is planning to get hitched soon. The buzz began when trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan shared a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter). The post read “Prabhas,” accompanied by a wedding and a bride emoji. The post sent fans into a frenzy, with many speculating whether the Baahubali superstar is tying the knot. While some speculated that the bride is actor Anushka Shetty, there has been no confirmation. Last year, before the release of Kalki 2898 AD, similar rumours floated in the media. At the time, Prabhas clarified that he was not planning to marry anytime soon, as he did not wish to disappoint his female fans. So, what changed in a year? Curious minds want to know. On the work front, Prabhas’ highly anticipated film, The Raja Saab, has been postponed. Owning his tag Karan Johar surely knows how to grab attention, even for a simple outing. The filmmaker was spotted at a dinner meet with Shah Rukh Khan’s wife, producer Gauri Khan, wearing a T-shirt that read, “Nepo Baby”. The duo was later joined by Malaika Arora. Karan has long been trolled for giving star kids their big Bollywood breaks and promoting nepotism. After defending himself for years, he is now wearing the tag like he owns it. What a way to respond to the naysayers! Celebrating small wins Boman Irani is on a high as his directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, opens the Indian Film Festival in Berlin. The film, starring Avinash Tiwary, Boman, Shreya Chaudhary, and Puja Sarup, tells a heart-touching story about a father-son bond and the nuances of their strained relationship as they find themselves compelled to spend 48 hours together. Speaking about the film, Avinash said, “It’s a matter of great honour to have our film play out to a mix of Indian and international audiences in Germany.” The Mehta Boys also received accolades at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, where it won an award for its gripping story and outstanding performances. Slated to release on Prime Video soon, the film is written by Academy Award winner Alex Dinelaris Jr of Birdman and The Revenant fame. “At 35, I became a photographer; at 44, I became an actor; and at 65, I became a director and a writer,” Boman said on the red carpet at the festival, which will run for three days. “There is a lot of conflict between fathers and sons. By the way, I just want to make it clear, I have a great relationship with my sons. However, there is always a change from the time a child [grows up]. There is a change in the relationship and a man feels he is not needed anymore. [Although], that’s his way of feeling that he is growing old. And that frustration shows out in The Mehta Boys,” Boman added.
12 January,2025 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamRashmika Mandanna has been enjoying the success of her recently released films Animal and Pushpa 2. While Rashmika has been on cloud nine, after two successful films, she has joined hands with Salman Khan for Sikandar and has also been roped in for Thama, a film in Dinesh Vijan's horror universe. Now she has had to halt the filming of these movies because of an unfortunate incident. The actress suffered an injury in her gym, leading her to pause the shooting schedule. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) While Rashmika herself took to her Instagram to update fans about her gym injury, a source close to her has informed about the temporary halt in the filming of her movies. “Rashmika recently sustained an injury in the gym and has been recovering well by resting it. However, this has caused a temporary halt to the filming of her upcoming projects. Nevertheless, she’s already feeling much better and will resume work on sets very soon!" a source shared. Rashmika shares health update Meanwhile, Rashmika took to her Instagram and shared a picture of her injured leg, all covered in plaster. While sharing the picture, she wrote, "Well… happy New Year to me, I guess! Injured myself in my sacred gym shrine. Now I’m in ‘hop mode’ for the next few weeks or months or God only knows, so seems like I’ll be hopping my way back to sets for Thama, Sikandar, and Kubera!" "To my directors, sorry for the delay…I’ll be back soon enough, just making sure my legs are fit for action (or at least fit for hopping). In the meantime, if you need me…I’ll be the one in the corner doing a highly advanced bunny hop workout. HOP HOP HOP," she further wrote. Fans worried about Rashmika As soon as Rashmika dropped the picture, fans started reacting to it. One fan shared, "You will get well soon." "You're missed around here! Can't wait to see you back in action. Get well soon!" another fan wrote. A third fan shared, "Get well soon, cutie." Rashmika, who has delivered a string of hits, including grossing 3,096 crores at the box office with the cumulative collections of Animal and the Pushpa franchise’s current numbers, continues to inspire her followers with her resilience and positivity. While the shooting break may be temporary, fans can expect the actress to bounce back stronger than ever, bringing her signature charm and energy to the screen.
11 January,2025 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSameer Wankhede, who headed the case involving the detention of Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the alleged drug racket, faced several allegations after Aryan got bail. Sameer was accused of taking a bribe from SRK’s manager, Pooja Dadlani. In a recent interview, Sameer reacted to the allegations and stated that he is not scared because he has not done anything wrong. In an interview with Zoom TV, Wankhede was asked about the case. He shared that he didn't get any appreciation or medal for what he did. He also stated that he believes in the country's judicial system and knows that the truth will prevail. ‘I was prepared’- Sameer Wankhede Sameer shared, "You get medals and appreciation, but such things never happened to me. However, I was prepared from my early days. You know, when you try to implement the right thing and uphold the Constitution in your duty, sometimes you rub some so-called mighty people the wrong way. Agencies do their work; they have the right to do so, and having worked in a similar kind of agency, I know that it takes time, but the truth eventually comes out." He further continued and shared, "When questions are being asked, I need to answer them, and I will answer them—I have already done so. We are very proud of our judiciary. When they are there, we feel relaxed and know that the truth will prevail. It may take years because of long litigation cases, but I am not scared because I have not done anything wrong." About Aryan Khan’s alleged drug trafficking case In 2022, Aryan Khan was released and cleared of all charges due to insufficient evidence. The following year, Shah Rukh Khan released the film Jawan, in which his character delivered the dialogue: “Bete ko haath lagane se pehle, baap se baat kar.” This created quite a buzz, as many suspected it was a veiled dig at Wankhede, who had submitted an affidavit in court detailing purported chats with Shah Rukh Khan. Earlier, Sameer had reacted to the baap-beta dialogue in Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and shared, "I don’t want to take names and make them famous. As far as the leaked chats are concerned, I will repeat myself: I am not allowed to comment on it. Whatever dialogue is seemingly used against me... with the words ‘baap’ and ‘beta,’ they sound extremely cheap and third-rated. We don’t use such words in a cultured society. These are simply roadside dialogues. I don’t expect myself to give importance to such things and react."
11 January,2025 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKartik Aaryan recently visited his college, DY Patil University in Mumbai, to receive his degree at the convocation ceremony. The actor took to Instagram to drop a reel as he received his degree 10 years after he passed out of the college. The reel that Kartik has shared on his Instagram has him being welcomed in the college in style. This has to be one of its kind convocation where students danced and enjoyed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) Kartik Aaryan gets graduated Kartik Aaryan, while sharing the video, wrote, “From sitting in the backbench to standing on the stage for my convocation - what a journey it’s been.” He further continued and shared, "DY Patil University, you gave me memories, dreams, and now, finally, my degree (only took over a decade!). Thank you, Vijay Patil Sir, my incredible teachers, and the young dreamers here for all the love - this feels like coming home.” The video opens up with Kartik donning a customised college jersey jacket with his name emblazoned on it, cut to him getting into his car while saying, 'Degree lene jaa raha hoon, DY Patil.' The highlight of this reel was Kartik dancing along with the students to his song from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. In the clip, Kartik can be seen saying, "I am just too excited and happy to be here.” Fans react to Kartik’s video As Kartik shared this reel, fans started commenting on the post. One wrote, "So our Champion got his degree and celebrated in Rooh Baba’s style. Congratulations!!!" "Finally Kartik Aaryan becomes a graduate," another fan shared. A third fan wrote, "#KartikAaryan at his College DY Patil. The smile, the glow, says it all. We could feel you totally, #KartikAaryan, how nostalgic you were feeling, such a proud moment." Kartik Aaryan on work front Looking ahead, Kartik is gearing up for his next venture, Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, directed by Sameer Vidwans and produced by Dharma Productions. The film, set to release in 2026, promises to be a delightful romantic comedy. In a teaser announcement shared on Instagram, Kartik humorously narrated the story of his character’s failed relationships, writing, "Mummy ki khaayi hui kasam, yeh Mumma’s boy poori karke hi rehta hai!" Additionally, Kartik is collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu on another untitled project.
11 January,2025 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
